Jerry Theodore Castorena “Screamer,” 52, of San Angelo, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the home surrounded by his loving family.
Rosary will be 7:00 pm, Friday, January 15, 2016 at Robert Massie Riverside Chapel

Mass of Christian burial will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 16, 2016, at St. Margaret’s Catholic
Church, San Angelo, with Rev. Joseph Vathalloor, CMI, officiating. Burial will take place in the
Calvary Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Robert Massie Funeral Home.

Jerry was born on May 28, 1963 to Arthur and Trinidad (Rangel) Castorena in San Angelo, TX. He graduated from Central High School in 1983. Jerry carried on the tradition handed down from his father working as a printer for Western Printing for over 30 years. Jerry’s love for the Dallas Cowboys has never faltered regardless of how each season played out. He was an avid hunter a skill passed down from his grandfather, a skill he shared with his closest friends and family throughout his life.

Jerry never had any human children of his own, he shared his love with so many people around him, but no one person endured the love that he gave more than his two children pit-bulls, Screamer & Sasha.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Arthur E. Castorena, Grandparents, Alfred and Isabel
Castorena; Quirino and Maria Rangel.

Pallbearers are Jay Millican, Santos Herrera, Raymond Rangel, Jr., Alex Garcia, Gabriel Rangel and Joe Camerena.

Honorary pallbearers are Greg Macias, Joe Santellano, The Rangel Boys, The Blanco Family, Larry Lambert, Rene Gonzales, Arthuro Hernandez, Glenn Randall, and Eddie Castorena.

Survivors include his mother, Trinidad R. (Efrain) Noriega, sisters, Edna Gomez and Mary “Lisa”
Elizabeth (Joe) Zapata, nephew, Joe R. Zapata, Jr., niece, Valarie S. (Joey) Gomez all of San
Angelo, nephew, Gilbert A. Luera of San Antonio, niece, Erica M. Zapata, niece, and Elizabeth J
Luera both of San Angelo, three great nephews, and a great niece, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Gentiva Hospice doctors and staff, Dr. Gary
Nussey, Jerrie Smithwick, RN, ACNS-BC, NP-C, and Shannon Medical Center 5North.

Barbara Hofacket, 80, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in San Angelo. She was born to the late, Jud and Verdie Wagley Neighbors on Thursday, September 5, 1935 in Matador, Texas. Barbara worked as a bookkeeper in several industries, including education, medical and bankruptcy reorganization. She was of the Baptist faith. Barbara has been described as being spicy, unique and sassy. To say she had an independent streak and strong will just scratches the surface. She was a hard working lady who enjoyed decorating, sewing, dancing, bird hunting and puzzles. Barbara kept those she loved on their toes and will be missed greatly. She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Shannon Hofacket; and siblings, Bill Neighbors, June Myers, Stanley Neighbors and Betty Rudder.

Survivors include her children, Cory Hofacket and wife, Linda, Pete Hofacket and wife, Diane, and Shelly Shannon and husband, Savell; grandchildren, Jessica, Derrick, Shiloh, Zack and Lindsey, Ky and Brooke, Rhianna and Tad, Tate, and Evan; great grandchildren, Logan , Lillie, Luke, Kytier, T.J., Emily, Natalie, and Dockery is on the way; brother, Norman "Speedy" Neighbors and wife, Sandy; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in the Johnson's Funeral Chapel, San Angelo. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Brookdale Senior Living and Gentiva Hospice for their loving care of Barbara and the family during this time.

Raymond Cortez, 43, went to be with our father in heaven on January 7, 2016. Raymond was born on April 11, 1972, to Jesse Cortez and Esperanza "Hope" Ramirez in San Jose, California.

His big smile could be seen from afar. He loved the outdoors, grilling with his brother-in-law, Raymond Flores, who he loved and respected like an older brother. He loved his sister, Sonia C. Flores, even though she is younger, he saw her as a big sis. His nieces and nephews were dear to him, having one special one "Jessie Flores." He found Jessie to be, even though much younger than him, to be a person he could talk to about anything and everything. He would laugh with him as he also cried with him; they had a very close bond. Raymond was loved by many and will be missed dearly. He was employed by Ramon Flores, his brother-in-law, at Flores Lawn and Landscape, being his right-hand man. He was a very dependable and meticulous person.

Survivors include his father, Jesse Cortez; step-father, Lucas Carrillo; mother, Esperanza "Hope" Carrillo; one son, Raymond Cortez, Jr.; one daughter, Jenna Clarissa Cortez; maternal grandmother, Soyla Ramirez; one brother, Rodney Rodriguez; sisters, Sonia Cortez Flores (husband Ramon), Eva Esquivel and family, Emily Carrillo and family, Maria Carrillo and family; close nephews, Ramon Andrew Flores; his favorite nephew, Jessie Flores, and Noah Matthew Flores; close nieces, Erica Flores and Justine Flores; close grand-nephews and niece, Jessie Ray Flores, Jr., Jeana Flores and Andrew Israel Flores; several aunts and uncles and many others who loved him. All siblings are from San Jose, California, except the Flores Family.

Pallbearers will be: Ramon Flores, Lucas Carrillo, Jessie Flores, Ramon Andrew Flores, Raymond R. Cortez, Jr., and Noah Matthew Flores.

Viewing will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North from 3:00 to 9:00 P.M. A Holy Rosary will be recited that evening at 7:00 at the funeral home chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 13, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Belvedere Cemetery.

Funeral Services are entrusted to the care an direction of Gutierrez Funeral Chapels/North, 1002 N. Oakes St., San Angelo, Texas, 76903, (325) 658-5995.

The Flores, Cortez, and Carrillo families would like to give a special thanks to many friends and family for their prayers and concerns, and a special thanks to St. Joseph's parish and everyone at Gutierrez Funeral Chapels.

In Loving Memory of Pat Strother, 86, who passed from this world after a long illness on January 8, 2016 in Sterling City. Patsy Ruth Diver was born June 16, 1929 in Miles, Texas, the second child of Charlie and Thelma Diver.
Pat graduated from Miles High School in 1948, and from San Angelo Business College. As a young woman, Pat greatly enjoyed music, teaching herself to play the steel guitar and singing in the church choir.
She married George Eugene (Gene) Strother and lived for many years in Knickerbocker. Pat was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dorine, husband Gene, son Mike and grandson Riley. She is survived by her daughters, Veda Hill of San Angelo, Brigette Lambert of Carlsbad, and Tanya Weathersby of Marietta, GA, four grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers and in light of Pat’s lifelong love for animals, the family asks that a small donation be made in Pat’s name to Concho Valley PAWS.